The Hemet Unified School District board approved allocations for the Common Core State Standard’s funding on Tuesday, Nov. 19. HUSD will receive about $4.5 million this fiscal year and next year to prepare and implement the new approach. Each district school will receive a portion of the monies. Idyllwild’s share is about $8,500 each year….
The Idyllwild Water District board discussed the income survey, which it is conducting, with General Manager Terry Lyons acknowledging that some residents have objected to the district’s interest in their income and feel it’s an invasion of their privacy. “It’s no question it’s privacy and I tell them if they’re uncomfortable, don’t do it,” Lyons…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 25: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 19 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Public service, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 21 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 22 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 23…
The Fern Valley Water District board reviewed its draft audit for fiscal year 2012-13 at last week’s meeting, noting that property tax revenue resulted in increased assets. While not officially completed nor accepted, the board discussed the draft’s conclusions, which found the 2012-13 records were “in accordance with accounting principles.” At the end of the…
For the Idyllwild Arts & Entertainment Calendar, see “On the Town,” on page 14. Wednesday, Nov. 27 • dyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion Post 800, 54360 Marion View Dr. • reekside Writers, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 951-659-2844. • Living Gracefully Without Pain, 10 a.m.-noon. Community Room, Idyllwild Library, 54401 Village Center Dr. • Spanish Class…
“We need to protect human life, property and critical natural resources,” San Jacinto District Ranger Arturo Delgado said, explaining the closure of nearly 16,000 acres for the next 12 months. According to Delgado, the area of National Forest Service lands the closure affects is less than 7 percent of NFS lands comprising the San Jacinto…
In 2014, the State Fire Prevention Fee will increase to $152.33 per parcel from the current rate of $150 per parcel. The increase is authorized by section 4212 of the public Resource Code, which states, “On July 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the board shall adjust the fire prevention fees imposed pursuant to this chapter…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission established a Finance Committee last week that includes two commissioners, Chief Patrick Reitz and two members of the Idyllwild community. The committee’s responsibility will be to assist the district in preparing and monitoring its budget, and making recommendations on financial issues. As a standing committee, its meetings and activities…
The Mountain Emergency Service Committee (MEMSCOMM) met briefly last week to hear progress of the shake-shingle roof replacement project from Pat Boss and Don Patterson, project managers for the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council. To date, 14 roofs have had the wooden shingles removed and replaced with fire-safe shingles. Another 47 projects are soon to…
